Spain manager Julen Lopetegui could leave his position two days before La Furia Roja start their World Cup campaign, after Real Madrid announced him as their new manager on Wednesday.

Lopetegui and RFEF president Luis Rubiales are set to speak to the media on Wednesday morning and rumors abound that they will announce his departure, with Albert Celades and Fernando Hierro likely to step in if so.

Seems quite possible that Rubiales / Lopetegui press conference in about an hour will be to announce Spain will have a different coach on bench v Portugal on Friday. Hierro and Celades candidates to step in.

As the future of Lopetegui depends on the conversation he is having right now with the President of the federation, Luis Rubiales, it is good to remember u21 manager Albert Celades is part of the coaching staff and Fernando Hierro, director of football of @rfef, could also help.